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Spaghetti vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spaghetti and Kung Pao chicken

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, Kung Pao chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Spaghetti covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Kung Pao chicken.
  • Spaghetti contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +25.8%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +395.5%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +37%
Contains more Manganese +25.8%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains more Potassium +395.5%
Contains more Zinc +45.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +349.2%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +650.5%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +475%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Carbs +349.2%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +650.5%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +475%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1558.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +826.4%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1558.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +826.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +928.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1966.7%
Contains more Glucose +1475%
Contains more Fructose +1700%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +928.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1966.7%
Contains more Glucose +1475%
Contains more Fructose +1700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Kung Pao chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Kung Pao chicken Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 5.37g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 0.93g 6.98g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 30.86g 6.87g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 129kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g 2.53g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 0.56g 3.03g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 20mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.5mg 0.76mg Kung Pao chicken
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 58mg 94mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 44mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 1mg 402mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.74mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.1mg 0.073mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.256mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 8.1µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.055mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 7µg 16µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.206mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.44mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.133mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.065mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.262mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.132mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 1.352g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Kung Pao chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Spaghetti
28%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
29%
Kung Pao chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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